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Post by karen54171 on May 4, 2024 11:35:15 GMT
Good morning.
46, nice now, but rain showers expected this afternoon, high of 71.
Pinky, yes, your rain faucet can be turned off now, right? I just heard the weather guy mention Tuesday. Grr!! But otherwise, our forecast looks good.
That is so nice to have those days with your sisters. Plus, to have everyone in good moods sure is a bonus.
Your DD sure has a keeper, doesn't she? How nice of your DSIL to do that for her! And to have you to take the kids! Have a great time with the kids.
June 7th is the last day of school.
The other day was the first time I had been to Olive Garden, and it will probably be the last.
Robin, my dinner at Olive Garden was ok. I was so shocked at the calories, that I pretty much did not want to eat anything, lol. So, I went with the soup and salad, and breadsticks; chicken gnocchi was the soup, which was good, I had 1 breadstick, and a lot of the salad. Of course, I had to order dessert, which I got the Black-Tie Mousse Cake; to die for.
I would not be surprised if the hotel told you that you went into an area you weren't supposed to be in, when that happened. Good luck, I hope you get some compensation out of it.
Gareth, I had 1 bread stick and was not impressed by them. As someone mentioned, the ones at Red Lobster are hands down way better.
I guess with the rain we are making up for the lack of snow fall this past winter, right?
Carol, I am so sorry. I wonder if the stent did not help. I have my fingers crossed for you to get there, and praying she fights whatever happened.
Have a safe trip.
DD1 is over the moon with their official move into their bigger house. Lol, I was still getting pictures messaged to me at 10 last night. I am so happy for her, and still in wonder how this all worked out, for her move to a big house and me downsizing, so I was able to give her so much good quality furniture to help fill some of her rooms. With the added teens in her family, she needs it.
I need to run to the store, and not looking forward to it, as this suburb is having their annual rumage sales, so the burb will be overrun with cars and why I have no clue, it always seems that rumage sale drivers are the worst!!! Lol, I would run very early, but they are notorious for early bird sales, so that doesn't help. I was just in no mood to run to the store after work yesterday, and of course now I am kicking myself, because at that time I had forgotten about the sales.
DD's fiancé and father are coming this afternoon for the rest of what they had wanted from me. I am taking this weekend to really organize my packing and making a dent in it. Then it will be time to get cleaning the apartment, hopefully one last time, other than a last cleaning of the bathroom I use.
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Post by RobinS811 on May 4, 2024 15:06:25 GMT
Karen, sounds like, as usual, it seems like such a daunting task doing the moving, but it all pulls together in the end. It was just that stress of trying to get into that government housing building. But, you now found something else that sounds like it has other great qualities, so that is just wonderful for you, and so glad that DD can take your things, and really needs them. They must be over the moon about this new house. Did they buy it or are they renting?
I woke up very late for me today, after 9. One of my friends was running late also, so was still down finishing up her breakfast when I came down. I love Eggs Benedict, and like to order it one time while I am away, and that was this morning, and it was delicious.. Thankfully they did not tell me the calories. I am now back in the room, and need to pack up. We are moving to closer to DS1. It's only about 20 minutes from here, but there is definitely no reason to stay in this hotel. It looks sunnier here than it was supposed to be, so it will be nice if we just take Maddie over to the playground. We're going for an early dinner.
Karen, as far as where I went and tripped, they obviously realized they are at fault and don't want it to happen again because the rubber pad is no longer there. I told them they should have some kind of stanchion there to keep people from walking there. Of course they tried to say that would be a fire hazard, which truthfully is BS. If they didn't have so many people trying to check in, I wouldn't have had to walk there either.
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Post by gareth on May 4, 2024 15:37:26 GMT
Karen, OG breadsticks are so good hot fresh from the oven. Not nearly as good if they sit for long which must’ve happened. I've had that happen too and ask for fresh. I love that Black-Tie Mousse Cake too. If you go on your birthday dessert is free. I had to laugh though about everything being high calorie. That sure is.
Carol, so very sorry to hear about your DS.
After getting up this morning it started getting darker and darker and then it really poured. It's cleared off now though there's still chances of rain. Yesterday was just beautiful. Perfect temps with light wind. Wish it could've lasted more than a day.
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Post by pinky on May 4, 2024 18:46:24 GMT
We had another 1/2 inch of rain last night and should have the sun all of today and tomorrow and then it starts again----60 for a high today.
Carol----Oh I hope you find that your sister has improved when you get there to see her today. Thinking of you!!
Karen----That is awesome that DD1 has moved to her new bigger home----good for her and her family. Yes turn off the faucet now!!! My sisters are always in a good mood so yes that makes it fun. My parents were like that too so I guess we were bound to grow up and be that way. Oh man June 7 seems like a long time away but we know how fast the months fly by. Our local school and where DGS's go are done in 2 weeks and most schools in the area are done about the same time except the bigger schools. I think the take more days off and have longer holidays.
Robin----I am so sorry about you falling and getting hurt. I really have to agree with Karen on that however that they would say you were in an area you shouldn't have been. Sorry they were not more helpful to you and also that you had to fall for them to pick up the rubber mat and pull a ribbon across the opening, something they should have done before. When you say they shouldn't have so many people checking in at the same time I really don't know how they can control that. I guess all areas are different and maybe out there they do have some kind of plan that I don't know about----I just have never seen one. I guess I wouldn't have even thought about asking for a manager personally. Have a fun day with DGD's!!!
Gareth---I feel bad that you were being kind to your DSis and got that kind of a response.
Anngie----that is so maddening when those long posts go poof!!
One change of plans here----with this rain keeping the guys from the field so many days and they are pretty much caught up on things to do in the shop they decided to go to a Minnesota Twins game in Minneapolis today. Sons each took their son with them and DH went up last night to pick up 2 oldest DGS's and brought them back here so the 7 of them could all go on a boys outing for the day. DSIL and DD will still drop off their 4 1/2 year old in about an hour and then continue to Sioux Falls. The 4 1/2 year old had a soccer game this morning so that is why they couldn't come sooner.
I got a lot of mowing done yesterday and boy are my sinuses disgruntled over the whole thing----LOL!!!
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Post by Anngie on May 4, 2024 19:14:36 GMT
Karen, I’m the odd man out here as I don’t see that it was a bad idea for Tony to take you to Olive Garden. Wasn’t it the first date to a restaurant - and he picked up the tab, too. Now, if the next date is at McDonald’s - we’ll talk! lol Nice that your furniture is going to a new home and it’s DD’s.
Robin, how are you feeling? I hope you’re not too sore as you have some playing to do when you arrive at DS1. It would be a nice gesture if the hotel gave you extra points, right! Do you see these friends from time to time or only when you gather at this conference?
Gareth, from yesterday’s post, has your DS changed after his passing, do you think? My cousin’s daughter who lives in Vinton, IA posted frightening pictures of the weather around her. Hopefully the storm coming wasn’t as bad as the sky looked.
Pinky, you have a kind and considerate DSIL!
Carol, I’m so sorry to hear about your sister.
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Post by carol2 on May 4, 2024 19:33:24 GMT
My sister died yesterday around 6 p.m. My nephew e-mailed us at 2:30 in the afternoon and said she was not doing well at all, one problem would be taken care of and something else would happen. She just didn't have the resources and strength to fight. He said the doctors advised hospice care. He then told us honestly she wasn't going to live much longer and we should come sooner than later if we wanted to see her. He also said they understood if we couldn't come. DH and I started making plans to drive up this morning. Then a little after 6 my nephew called and told us she had died. He and my niece were with her and it was peaceful. She had been in and out of consciousness and seemed to know they were there and would sometimes squeeze their hands. She had told them she wanted a graveside service and she had bought a plot next to our parents. My other sister is recovering from knee replacement and just started being able to walk with a cane. I don't know if she will be able to come. It is about a 5 or 6 hour drive. Anyway, I haven't heard anything else. My niece's DD is coming in the next couple of days. I assume her DH will come, but she already told me her DS may not be able to come. I don't if our DD and DS and their families will come, depends on when it is. I was rather a mess last night. For distraction we went to a couple of estate sales this morning. I will probably not go to church tomorrow morning, just watch on livestream. I get so emotional when people start coming up & hugging me.
Anyway, it is warm and humid today, very humid. We got some rain and I think should get some more.
Karen, at least you have a couple of weeks to pack. It is so nice your DD is moving into a bigger house and you can share some of your things with her.
Our schools get out on the 24th with graduation being that evening. It is something recent, getting out that early. When I retired, my last day was June 6. Of course, they start earlier in August, too.
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Post by gareth on May 4, 2024 21:13:53 GMT
Carol, it all seemed to happen so fast that I'm sure it's taking awhile to process it all. My heart goes out to you. I'm sure it gives you comfort knowing her death was peaceful.
Anngie, yes my DSIS has changed since her DS's passing. It had to. It has to be so hard losing a son especially knowing he'd taken his own life. I can't even imagine being in her shoes yet it doesn't give her the right to treat me the way she does. I just wish I knew why. She knew full well why I was calling what day it was.
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Post by RobinS811 on May 5, 2024 1:15:07 GMT
Carol, so sorry to hear about your DSis. It was so fast, so I suppose that she had no idea how advanced things were when she first discovered it. Was she with you when you had that sister get-away? I know what you mean about getting so emotional when people come up to you. I am the same way.
I honestly feel fine from that fall, it just looks terrible. When I first saw the blood on my arm, which I didn't notice right away, I thought is was a much bigger cut than what it was. It's very black and blue, but other than that, I am fine, and for some reason my knees are better, not worse. That was either because I was wearing the capsaicin patches both days, or the meloxicam I have been taking, or something. I was more annoyed of their reaction, or lack thereof than what actually happened.
Pinky, such a great, fun, boys day out at the game, I am sure they all enjoyed.
Anngie, I agree, at least Tony took Karen out. Karen, I guess not being from the area, he didn't want to pick someplace that he didn't know.
We are back at the hotel now near DS1. We had a great time with them. DS2 came later on, he was there by 3:30 or so. We went for an early dinner, after playing with Maddie a little. Last time we were there Jordi was sick, so cranky, but now she was in a great mood, and she is just doing great. She is much more mobile than Maddie was at the same age, and things were so different back then because it was only 1 child, DS1 was working from home, and it was still in the mist of Covid. Now it's hard for DDIL to work with her being there, but they are trying to string it out for as long as they can. We went out to dinner and the girls were both great. We had ice cream after dinner, we dropped off DH by the hotel and I went back with them to spend a little more time before Maddie went to sleep. As I was saying goodnight she said that she wished I could come back again soon, so you must know how I felt about that. I am very nervous though because DS2 is driving home now. He'll get home in a little over 3 hours, but still not happy, even though he was drinking a red bull before he left. I just realized that I have find me follow me on my iPhone so I see exactly where he is.
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Post by karen54171 on May 5, 2024 11:37:32 GMT
Good morning.
42, clear and sunny, going to 71.
Robin, glad you feel fine from your accident. Have you heard anything from management now, since it happened? When do you check out? Hopefully something will be said/done then.
Omg, you must have been exhausted, to sleep past 9!
When do you go home?
Gareth, the breadsticks were hot when they came to our table. When I have a high calorie dinner in front of me, breadsticks are the last thing I focus on, plus I knew I was going to have dessert, so I had to pace myself. And honestly, I did not see anything special about their breadsticks.
Pinky, lol, to me June 7th seems very close now, especially since by then I will be all moved. Sometimes I start to panic thinking I won't be ready when the movers come, but I do know it will really fall all into place.
For your schools to be getting done so soon, they must start the school year earlier then, right? This year we are starting the end of August, since the school is closing for the time when the NFL draft is in town, in April.
How nice that the guys took all the boys away for the day!!
I sure don't miss the lawn mowing anymore, sorry about the sinus's acting up because of it.
Anngie, Tony had taken me out to eat the first day we met, when we met at the Wildlife Sanctuary.
Yes, I am happy DD is able to use a lot of my furniture. It is just so ironic how that all worked out, between that happening with my rent increase, and her moving, after 17 years in their house.
I hope our rain we had at dinnertime last night did not go out by you.
Carol, I am so sorry about your DS, you have my condolences. I can relate somewhat, as with my DC, who we were close to for so many years passed away last year so fast, I did not get to see her before she left us. I too am the same way, if someone approaches me about something so sensitive as your DS, and they are emotional, I too will get upset. This happening so fast and being so fresh, it is just better to stay home.
If the school has the last day of school party in the afternoon, I do not think I will stay to help. I feel really burnt out this time around, and just want to be done. I think it has to do with how so many times we worked so shorthanded. The other monitor took 2 days off this past week, and it was just too much for me. We have off this coming Friday, from not using the second of 2 weather days this past winter: really looking forward to that.
DGD had her State sole ensemble competition yesterday, which I did not go to, and they won. I guess that helps having that on her record for what she is going to college for. Last night I got invited to go to her awards banquet this coming Wednesday evening. DD's fiancé has to work the evening shift, so I will replace him. Free chicken dinner!!
I have started working in the kitchen, with cleaning cupboards. A very daunting job for a short person!! I do have a step stool, but that still doesn't get me as high as I would like. The tops of the cupboards will not get dusted, as there is just no way for me to do that. So, take $50 off my security deposit so someone taller can do it!!! Grrr!!!
I think today I will organize all the boxes that need to still go to the resale shop, which will be this week. I am truly afraid DD will not come get her things before moving day, and I will be left with a bedroom full of furniture. I may have to see if the movers can move all that stuff down to the garage and then call St Vincent De Paul to come pickup. I am just 20 days out from moving. Yes, I am getting more stressed.
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Post by RobinS811 on May 5, 2024 16:41:00 GMT
Karen, maybe one day you can call out for work, but of course I know you are not the type to do that. Congrats to your DGD on coming in first place. I did see photos on your Facebook page but didn't see who I thought might be her. Nice that you get that dinner, and time with your DD.
I did not hear anything from the hotel before I left. We left yesterday afternoon and checked into the hotel near DS1. We went over there, had some time with the girls, then went for dinner. They are both doing fabulously. Jordan is much more active than Maddie was, she never did the real crawling, just the army crawl, but Jordan really crawls and scoots around so fast, then sits up and plays with things. She isn't going to be an early walker I don't think, but will definitely not be a late walker like Maddie was. Maddie is like a little adult now. After dinner out I dropped off DH, then DS2, who was with us, went back to DS1's apartment. We stayed until Maddie went to sleep and then, against what we all thought, DS2 drove home. I realized I was able to track him on my iPhone. For some reason I was connected to him, but no one else. So, even though he texted us each time there was a highway change, and there are a lot on this route, I saw where he was. We left this morning and had a great trip home, it took only 3 hours and 10 minutes. I posted something on Twitter about the fall, on Hilton's website, and did get a response right away. They want me to give them more info, but seems like it might end up on Twitter, which I don't want. I am not putting my DH's email on that, that's for sure. I responded that, and let's see what happens.
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Post by pinky on May 5, 2024 19:41:31 GMT
It is beautiful here today----sunny, no wind and 65 degrees. I wish we could have this all year.
Carol----I am so sorry about your sister. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.
Anngie---Thank you about DSIL. He is a wonderful man and I couldn't have picked a better guy for her if I had tried.
Gareth---so sad that your DS has changed since her son's death. I am sure it is hard for her but death does and can really change a person. Was he her only child? Maybe she just is scared about being close to anyone again because of the death and the way she feels-----who knows, like I said death changes a person and sometimes they don't realize it. I agree she didn't need to treat you that way but don't give up on her.
Robin---glad you are feeling okay from the fall and it wasn't worse. Sounds like you had a great time with DS#1's family----those little girls sound so cute and they are all different,
Karen---Yes we always start before Labor Day around the 20th. I really wish they would start after Labor Day and then get out right before Memorial day but no one asked me----LOL!!! I am guessing with you not wanting to stick around for the school party and struggling more with being the only monitor there for a few days has to do with the stress you are feeling with the move. Just think in another month this will all be behind you and it will be summer and you can get things back in order. Congratulations to your DGD----that is wonderful!!
DGS's have left and it is now very quiet here----not much planned for the day which I am loving!!!
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Post by Anngie on May 5, 2024 20:04:32 GMT
Karen, congrats on DGD’s ensemble win! She must feel great about that as it’s a lot of hard work. And of course it’ll look good on her applications. Going to the awards banquet will be fun for all of you. A chicken dinner sounds good to me! By the time you read this, I hope you’re finished packing for today and resting a bit.
Carol, I’m so sorry to see your sister passed. But wonderful that her children were with her until the end. I know she was older than you, how many sisters do you have? My thoughts are with you, Carol.
Robin, always good to get home, isn’t it. Is that “find me” an app? That’s nice to have. I know how you feel, when DGS1 said I love you for the first time, I thought I’d melt. God bless them all.
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Post by carol2 on May 5, 2024 22:07:44 GMT
This sister was the oldest. I have another who is in 4 years older than me. What is hard is this happened so fast. The cancer had not spread. It has been just 2 weeks since it was found. I think she was just weak from the bronchitis and the chemo, then being moved to another hospital for the stent procedure. Before her DD came, she was facetiming with her mom every day. They were talking about TV shows and sports, then suddenly she was going downhill. We still don't know the arrangements. We talked to DD today. She is going to the service whenever it is. Depending on when it is, DSIL and DGS may stay at home.
Robin, I'm glad you had a good trip except for your fall, of course. Isn't it neat how different kids are-doing things at their own pace.
I used to hate it when other aides were absent. We had to monitor the kids before school. They would eat breakfast but couldn't go to their classrooms until the bell. If they had subs, they wouldn't do much. Sometimes if they did have a sub, the school admins. would pull them to sub for a teacher instead. The closer it got to the end of school, the harder it was to get subs.
We had a thunderstorm late last night. The flooding is not close to us. It is southeast of us, close to Houston.
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